JaNell Gore-Jackson
Ja'Nell Gore is a student at USC pursuing her masters in their online Communication Management program. She has her B.A from CSU Bakersfield in Psychology. Posts by JaNell Gore-Jackson:
BHC Launches THRIVE to Support Economic Justice Efforts of CBOs
Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern is launching THRIVE, a program to assist local organizations in fighting for economic justice.
Milton Selis: A Story of Resilience When Those in Power Are Pressing Against You
Milton Selis is an example of showing resilience when those in power are pressing against you.
Girls Run Club to Host a Run Against ICE
Luz Almanza, founder of the Girls Run Bakersfield club, is taking a new route to making her and others’ voices heard by hosting a co-ed run against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Vineland School District’s Board of Trustees’ New Superintendent Choice Sparks Controversy
Monday night, the Vineland School District Board of Trustees appointed Roberto Euresti as the new superintendent.
New Proposed Bill Would Cap H-2A Visas at 400,000 a Year
The United Farmworkers Foundation (UFW) supports the Protect U.S. Farmworkers Act, introduced last week by several Democratic representatives.
The Importance of Alleviating the Doctor Shortage in Kern County
Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains introduced the Grow Our Own Doctors Act last week. If passed, the University of California (UC) system would have a year to build a medical school in Kern County, and if they don’t, California State University, Bakersfield, or the Kern Community College District would have the authority to do so.
KCCD Hosts African American Leaders Luncheon
Thursday, the Kern Community College District (KCCD) held an African American Luncheon with a panel of local Black leaders to discuss what leadership looks like and how they serve their communities.
‘Qué rico es ser Latino’: Professors Respond to Bad Bunny Performance
Screenshot from NFL Youtube video of Halftime PerformanceQ&A: Dr. Joel Bervell on the Relationship Between the Medical Field and Black Communities
Joel Bervell, MD, uses his platform to discuss different topics in the health field and how different conditions can impact or show up in Black patients.
Community Members Discuss the Role of Politics and Religion at KHSD Board Meeting
During the Kern High School District (KHSD) Board Meeting on Monday, community members spoke about the role of politics and religion in the classrooms.